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The Saenger Theatre will hold a free concert with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

The concert will be held Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.

Free tickets will be distributed to area schools and are also available to the general public. Ticks can be picked up at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre Box Office at 1419 Basin Street.

The orchestra will highlight selections from the famous movies played at the theater as well as the Broadway productions and artists that have performed on stage since opening in 1927.

“Our mission is to ensure the Saenger is a venue that touches everyone in our community by creating varied and unique programming,” said David Skinner, general manager of the Saenger Theatre. “This free concert with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will ensure that everyone has an opportunity to visit the newly-restored Saenger.”

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